ATLANTA, May 6, 2015 — Unmanned Systems 2015 -- Swiss professional drone maker, senseFly, today launches the eXom, its highly-anticipated quadcopter UAS for mapping and inspection. The eXom is available to pre-order immediately and ships this summer. The eXom is a...
IntelinAir Releases New, Breakthrough UAS Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5, 2015 — IntelinAir announces the launch of its new unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology, powered by its patented robust adaptive flight control technology delivering precision data collection and advanced data-analysis for actionable...
Septentrio Announces Cm-Accurate GNSS Solution and Complimentary Software Suite, GeoTagZ, Specially Designed for the Drone Market
Leuven, Belgium, May 4 2015 — Septentrio is pleased to announce the launch of AsteRx-m UAS, a RTK –accurate GNSS receiver solution specially designed for the drone market. The AsteRx-m UAS provides high accuracy GNSS positioning with industry leading low power...
Exelis Launches Airspace Surveillance and Sense-and-Avoid Tool for Unmanned Aerial System Operations in the US
​HERNDON, Va., April 24, 2015 — Exelis has launched its first airspace situational awareness tool designed specifically for unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations in the US. Symphony® RangeVue™ puts real-time Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
FAA Awards Draganfly Innovations Inc. Section 333 Exemption for Commercial Operations in the United States
Saskatoon, SK, April 21, 2015 — Draganfly Innovations Inc., a leader in developing small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for over 15 years is awarded an FAA Section 333 Exemption and Certificate of Authorization (COA) to operate commercially and conduct research in...
Hawk Aerial Receives FAA Exemption For Commercial UAS Operations
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2015 — Hawk Aerial, LLC, has been granted an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct commercial UAS operations. The FAA exemption grants Hawk Aerial permission to commercially operate both rotorcraft and fixed-winged...
Beginning Slate of Flyers Announced for ASPRS UAS Mapping 2015 Reno Symposium
BETHESDA, Md., April 13, 2015 — UAS flyers are signing up to participate in the 2nd Annual UAS MAPPING Test Flights. Ten firms have already expressed their interest in putting their systems through the paces and many more firms are expected to join in! Flights will...
Industry First: Solar-Electric Silent Falconâ„¢ Prepares for Initial Customer Orders
DENVER, Colorado - April 9, 2015 — Silent Falcon™ UAS Technologies (SFUAS), a former subsidiary of Bye Aerospace, Inc., working in close collaboration with Ascent Solar, has commenced initial low rate commercial production of the Silent Falcon™ unmanned...
Helinet Aviation Receives Comprehensive FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flights
LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2015 —  Helinet Aviation, a diversified flight services company, announced today it has received a comprehensive FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for commercial, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flights. The COA provides...
FAA Streamlines UAS COAs for Section 333
March 26, 2015 — The Federal Aviation Administration has established an interim policy to speed up airspace authorizations for certain commercial unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators who obtain Section 333 exemptions. The new policy helps bridge the gap between the...